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The Power of One: Embracing Your Independence as an Actor

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:48:01 +0000

As an actor, it can be easy to fall into the trap of waiting for opportunities to come your way. It’s natural to feel like you need to rely on others, whether it’s a casting director, agent or manager, to give you a chance. The truth is that you have the power to create your […]

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Youthful Stardom: Pros & Cons

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:33:05 +0000

Youthful stardom can be a dream come true for some, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From the outside looking in, it may seem glamorous and thrilling to be a celebrity at a young age, yet there are both advantages and disadvantages to consider. Celebrities who are young often make headlines […]

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How to Book More Acting and Modeling Gigs by Using DirectSubmit

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:00:18 +0000

It’s not as hard as you may think to submit yourself for acting and modeling roles. With a little research and some elbow grease, you can be on your way to booking gigs in no time. In order to submit yourself for roles, you will need to do the following: – Research what type of […]

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Actors – Downtime is for Amateurs

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:05:42 +0000

Downtime is for amateurs. If you’re an actor and you want some downtime, then you might as well be honest and say that you just want to sleep the day away. That’s perfectly fine! We all need some time to relax and recharge. But in today’s world of stiff competition, if you want to be […]

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I Wanna Act! But How Do I Get Started in Acting?

Kurtis Bright — Wed, 31 May 2017 16:30:33 +0000

If you’re reading these pages, it’s a safe bet that you’ve already been bitten by the acting bug, in one capacity or another. Somewhere along the line, anyone working as an actor, dancer, singer, agent, director or casting director saw a film or a show or a play or a musical that moved them in […]

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How to Book Repeat Biz.- Advice from successful NYCastings members

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:44:00 +0000

I repeat, I repeat… If you want to score more acting jobs – book the company, not just the gig. As an actor, you know the work that goes into getting auditions. Every day, you pour your soul into training, submitting and audition prep-work. When you land a job, it’s total victory! And… a chance […]

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Golden Acting Advice from legendary Acting Coach, Susan Batson

Kelly Calabrese — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:09:00 +0000

Shining with energy, passion and an empowering purpose – legendary acting coach, actress and writer Susan Batson knows how to turn any actor into a golden character. It’s an eclectic process. It’s like a science, shares Susan Batson. Basically and essentially, you help the actor get to the purest truth in themselves. Within the acting […]

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Filmmaker’s Connection – Indie film networking advice from CD Donna McKenna

Kelly Calabrese — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:38:00 +0000

Friendly – Helpful – Inspirational For actors looking for a place to connect with key industry people, The Filmmaker’s Connection is so much more than your typical networking event. It helps actors, producers and directors form teams, produce films and create long lasting friendships. Hosted by Casting Director Donna McKenna, the monthly Filmmaker’s Connection began […]

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NYCastings Top Booker’s TOP 10! – Lauren Francesca gives tips you can count on

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:50:00 +0000

Breaking news in 2009… Lauren Francesca won the NYCastings Top Booker of 2009 contest, with a grand total of $11,395 in earnings and more than 32 roles acquired through NYCastings in the year. Seriously – a fantastic accomplishment! And, no doubt, many actors would like to secure this kind of return on their NYCastings investment. […]

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Rock and Rescue – Barbara McNamara reveals her one-of-a-kind casting style

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:43:00 +0000

If Barbara McNamara Casting was a fashion label, it might be called Rock and Rescue’, because Barbara approaches casting with a hard-core passion and caring attitude. Oh and… she handles all of the background for 30 Rock and Rescue Me. There’s no comparison, Barbara says, between her boutique company and other background places. Mine is […]

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The Big Break Theory – Part 2 of 5

Kelly Calabrese — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:45:00 +0000

Talent Manager Henry Ravelo reveals the Origin of Opportunity. Break out roles require strong actors and Talent Manager Henry Ravelo believes that uniqueness plays an essential role in landing jobs. He described how to make the most of your attributes in Part 1 of this Big Break Theory. Now, Henry takes the individual and pushes […]

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The Big Break Theory – Part 1 of 5

Kelly Calabrese — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:26:00 +0000

Talent Manager Henry Ravelo reveals the Origin of Opportunity. Bursting onto the acting scene can feel chaotic and random, but you do have control of what happens. You can create a long lasting career and Talent Manager Henry Ravelo shares his expert theories with NYCastings. With over 30 years of professional experience, Henry began as […]

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